How Much Can Solar Save in Thompsonville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$116
Current Bill/mo
$135
Est. Lease + Battery
6.8 yrs
Payback Period
$35,635
25-Year Savings
What You're Paying Now
Without solar, here's what Ameren Illinois electricity will cost you over time at 6% annual rate increases.
Monthly Bill
$116
Annual Cost
$1,392
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$76,371
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Thompsonville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $116/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,517 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $76,371 | $40,736 |
| Rate Control | None — utility sets rates | Fixed at $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years |
| Home Value Impact | None | +$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt) |
Your Solar Savings Over Time
Estimated 25-Year Total Savings
$35,635
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,392
$1,454
Year 2Payback Year
$2,868
-$3,079
Year 5
$7,847
$1,457
Year 10
$18,348
$9,528
Year 15
$32,400
$18,481
Year 20
$51,206
$28,702
Year 25
$76,371
$40,736
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,392 | $1,454 | -$62 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,868 | -$3,079 | $5,947 |
| Year 3 | $4,432 | -$1,588 | $6,020 |
| Year 4 | $6,089 | -$77 | $6,166 |
| Year 5 | $7,847 | $1,457 | $6,390 |
| Year 6 | $9,710 | $3,015 | $6,694 |
| Year 7 | $11,684 | $4,599 | $7,085 |
| Year 8 | $13,777 | $6,211 | $7,566 |
| Year 9 | $15,996 | $7,853 | $8,143 |
| Year 10 | $18,348 | $9,528 | $8,820 |
| Year 11 | $20,841 | $11,237 | $9,603 |
| Year 12 | $23,483 | $12,984 | $10,499 |
| Year 13 | $26,284 | $14,772 | $11,512 |
| Year 14 | $29,253 | $16,603 | $12,650 |
| Year 15 | $32,400 | $18,481 | $13,920 |
| Year 16 | $35,736 | $20,409 | $15,328 |
| Year 17 | $39,272 | $22,390 | $16,882 |
| Year 18 | $43,021 | $24,430 | $18,590 |
| Year 19 | $46,994 | $26,533 | $20,461 |
| Year 20 | $51,206 | $28,702 | $22,504 |
| Year 21 | $55,670 | $30,943 | $24,727 |
| Year 22 | $60,402 | $33,261 | $27,141 |
| Year 23 | $65,418 | $35,662 | $29,756 |
| Year 24 | $70,735 | $38,152 | $32,584 |
| Year 25 | $76,371 | $40,736 | $35,635 |
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